A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1751496 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1751889 epoch_slot_no: 2289 block_no: 1751413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 959 time: 2018-11-03 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8aad2c8a8ce79b778270078550c916b5713ff6ff025d850b837ccd85654fe8bBlock Operator
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